SPS corals in a 125g - Aquarium Advice

SGT Henry · 09-28-2006, 09:02 PM

Hey,

Well, I have a 125g tank...right now it only has some mushrooms, an ocellaris clown, a firefish, a sailfin tang and a yellow tang.

I have it set up with 2 96W 50/50 power compacts, 2 55W 50/50 power compacts and 3 compact fluorecent 32W bulbs and 6 lunar lights for nighttime watching. I believe this totals 398W.

My question is, which, if any SPS corals can I keep under this lighting and would it be a problem if I added an angelfish to the tank, I mean..would he pick on SPS corals? thanks...

Hara · 09-28-2006, 09:33 PM

There are very very few sps corals that would do under that light IMO

**ellisz** · 09-28-2006, 11:11 PM

I agree. Some montipora Digitata or some caps maybe.

**roka64** · 09-29-2006, 09:46 AM

I have never had and angel but from what I have:
Reef Compatible: With Caution
I believe, some have had success, but, if I remember correctly, they may nip as they get older.

**melosu58** · 09-29-2006, 09:49 AM

I agree that you might not have enough light.

09-28-2006, 09:02 PM	#1
SGT Henry Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 37	SPS corals in a 125g Hey, Well, I have a 125g tank...right now it only has some mushrooms, an ocellaris clown, a firefish, a sailfin tang and a yellow tang. I have it set up with 2 96W 50/50 power compacts, 2 55W 50/50 power compacts and 3 compact fluorecent 32W bulbs and 6 lunar lights for nighttime watching. I believe this totals 398W. My question is, which, if any SPS corals can I keep under this lighting and would it be a problem if I added an angelfish to the tank, I mean..would he pick on SPS corals? thanks...

09-28-2006, 09:33 PM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,878 Images: 33	There are very very few sps corals that would do under that light IMO __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

09-28-2006, 11:11 PM	#3
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,672 Images: 9	I agree. Some montipora Digitata or some caps maybe. __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

09-29-2006, 09:46 AM	#4
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	I have never had and angel but from what I have: Reef Compatible: With Caution I believe, some have had success, but, if I remember correctly, they may nip as they get older. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

09-29-2006, 09:49 AM	#5
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,007 Images: 73	I agree that you might not have enough light. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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